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Meet Our Executive Board!

Amanda Darner
President

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Hey! My name is Amanda Darner, and I am a senior this year at Hope. I am a Biology Major on the pre-veterinary track. This is my third year being involved with Club Animalia. I work as a Veterinary Assistant in the summer, and at Hope, I am an Animal Caretaker for the Biology Department and a Biggby Barista! I love taking pictures, spending time with family and friends, and cooking. Feel free to reach out; I can't wait to meet you!

Emma Yonker
Vice President

Hi! My name is Emma Yonker, and I am a junior this year at Hope as a biology major on the pre-vet track. I am a research assistant in the Ronald Lab (email me to chat about research!) work as a veterinary assistant at the Animal Clinic of Holland, and in my free time, enjoy exploring the outdoors and spending time with friends and pets. I'm so excited to get to know everyone this year! 

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Eden Comer
Secretary

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Hey! I'm Eden Comer, a junior studying biology on the pre-veterinary track. I'm also a creative writing minor! Besides all things animals, I love anything to do with stories, so I really enjoy reading, writing, theater, movies, and music. You might find me all over: in the science center, on stage, or at a local coffee shop getting homework done! I'm always down to hang out with old friends and make new ones, so if you see me around, don't be afraid to say hi!

Ashley Lauraine
Treasurer

Hi! My name is Ashley Lauraine! I am a junior at Hope this year with a major in Biology and on the Pre-Vet track. This will be my third year involved with the club and my second year as Treasurer! In my free time I work as an emergency veterinary assistant, am involved in biology research in the Ronald Lab, and performing with the Hope College Theatre Department. I also am an avid reader and love to listen to music! I definitely encourage you to come check out our club and I’d love to get to know you!

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Naomi Gunneson
Club Coordinator

Colleen Hegewald
Social Media Chair

Club Awards!
2019-2020 "The Club Animalia student organization at Hope College has received the Outstanding Club Award from the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) for the sixth time in eight years.

Congratulations to Club Animalia for receiving the "Outstanding Club Award" from the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association! The award honors the club for its community service and outreach programs.  It was presented during the association’s 2020 Annual Symposium, held on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 28-29, and hosted by the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.

2016-2017 "Outstanding Senior Award" from APVMA

Congratulations to our former club president, Lindsey Porter, for receiving one of seven "Outstanding Senior Award" from the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association! The award was presented during the 2017 annual APVMA symposium hosted by and held at North Carolina State University of Veterinary Medicine. 

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